{"product_id":"ekai-periods-bb-pro","title":"EKAI Periods BB Pro","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMulti-Timeframe Trend Bias Scanner\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-timeframe trend bias scanner combining EMA trend, RSI momentum, and price strength into a composite 0-100 score per timeframe. Ranks up to 9 timeframes with 5-tier classification, consensus column, and a professional draggable panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriods BB Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional multi-timeframe trend bias scanner that answers the single most important question a trader can ask before placing an order: \u003cem\u003e\"Which direction is the market really going, across every timeframe I care about?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of hopping between charts to check EMAs and RSI on M15, then H1, then H4, then D1 — trying to remember what you saw two minutes ago — this indicator scans up to 9 timeframes simultaneously and displays their trend bias in a single ranked table. Each timeframe is scored from 0 to 100 based on a composite of three proven directional signals, then classified into one of five tiers from STRONG BEAR to STRONG BULL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a real-time, at-a-glance market bias map that lets you align every trade with the dominant flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding the Composite Score\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-indicator scanners are unreliable. A bullish RSI reading during a bearish EMA cross tells you nothing useful. Periods BB Pro solves this by combining three independent directional signals into a single robust score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Trend (EMA Fast vs EMA Slow) — weight +2 \/ -2\u003c\/strong\u003e The most established measure of trend direction. When the fast EMA (default 50) is above the slow EMA (default 200), the market is in an uptrend. Below, downtrend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Momentum (RSI Level) — weight +2 \/ -2\u003c\/strong\u003e RSI above 60 confirms bullish momentum. Below 40, bearish momentum. Between 40 and 60, momentum is inconclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Immediate Strength (Price vs EMA Fast) — weight +1 \/ -1\u003c\/strong\u003e The tiebreaker. Price above the fast EMA shows immediate bullish pressure. Below, immediate bearish pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three signals sum to a raw score from \u003cstrong\u003e-5 to +5\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is then normalized to \u003cstrong\u003e0-100\u003c\/strong\u003e for display. The 5-tier classification is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-100\u003c\/strong\u003e — STRONG BULLISH (all three signals agree bullish, extreme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-79\u003c\/strong\u003e — BULLISH (majority bullish, meaningful)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40-59\u003c\/strong\u003e — NEUTRAL (mixed signals, no clear bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20-39\u003c\/strong\u003e — BEARISH (majority bearish, meaningful)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0-19\u003c\/strong\u003e — STRONG BEARISH (all three signals agree bearish, extreme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thresholds are user-configurable, and the \"STRONG\" distance from 50 is adjustable in the live settings panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 Timeframes, Individual Control\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan any combination of M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, and MN1. Each timeframe has its own dedicated toggle button in the settings panel — click any one to add or remove it from the scan without touching the others. All 9 timeframes are enabled by default so you see the full market picture from the moment you attach the indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSENSUS Column\u003c\/strong\u003e The most powerful feature of the scanner. Beyond individual timeframe scores, the panel shows a consensus indicator across ALL enabled timeframes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e^4\/6\u003c\/code\u003e — 4 of 6 measured timeframes are bullish (bullish leaning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003ev3\/5\u003c\/code\u003e — 3 of 5 measured timeframes are bearish (bearish leaning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e-\u003c\/code\u003e — tie between bulls and bears (no directional consensus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all measured timeframes agree in the same direction, the consensus is highlighted in gold — signaling a rare, high-conviction market alignment across every timescale you monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraggable Panel with Live Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e The panel starts at your chosen position but can be moved anywhere on the chart by clicking and dragging its title bar. The position is saved automatically and restored between MT5 restarts. A built-in Settings sub-panel lets you toggle timeframes, adjust EMA and RSI periods, tune thresholds, and change refresh rate — all in real time, without opening the input dialog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSortable Rankings\u003c\/strong\u003e Click \u003cstrong\u003eSort\u003c\/strong\u003e in the panel title to cycle through three sort modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etimeframe\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural order (M1 → MN1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003escore\u003c\/strong\u003e — highest score at the top (bullish first)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrength\u003c\/strong\u003e — most extreme signals first (STRONG bull\/bear at top)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSort by strength when you want to see immediately which timeframes are showing the loudest signals, regardless of direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e Click \u003cstrong\u003eShow\u003c\/strong\u003e to filter which rows appear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eall\u003c\/strong\u003e — every enabled timeframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — only bullish and STRONG BULL rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebears\u003c\/strong\u003e — only bearish and STRONG BEAR rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrong\u003c\/strong\u003e — only STRONG BULL and STRONG BEAR (extreme signals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for cutting through noise when scanning for the strongest trades of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-Tier Color Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bias tier has its own color for instant visual recognition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTRONG BULL — bright green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBULLISH — soft green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEUTRAL — muted gray-blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBEARISH — orange-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTRONG BEAR — bright red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRows with STRONG signals are also highlighted with a slightly different background for extra visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Formula Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e Every input to the score can be tuned live from the settings panel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMA Fast\u003c\/strong\u003e period (presets: 8, 13, 21, 34, 50, 89, 100, 144)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMA Slow\u003c\/strong\u003e period (presets: 50, 89, 100, 144, 200, 233)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRSI Period\u003c\/strong\u003e (presets: 7, 9, 14, 21, 28)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBull Threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e — score level where BULLISH begins (default 60)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBear Threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e — score level where BEARISH begins (default 40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e — how far from 50 defines STRONG tier (default 20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges apply instantly. The indicator rebuilds its internal handles and the panel refreshes immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull State Persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything you customize persists between MT5 restarts, per chart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel position (X, Y coordinates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel visibility and settings sub-panel visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort mode and filter mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMA periods, RSI period, thresholds, strong distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich 9 timeframes are enabled (stored as a compact bitmap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chart has its own state file (identified by \u003ccode\u003eChartID\u003c\/code\u003e), so different charts can have different scanner configurations running simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways-Visible Toggle Button\u003c\/strong\u003e When you hide the panel, a small \u003ccode\u003e[ ] BB\u003c\/code\u003e button remains in the corner so you can bring the panel back with a single click. The button label reflects the current state (\u003ccode\u003e[x]\u003c\/code\u003e when visible, \u003ccode\u003e[ ]\u003c\/code\u003e when hidden).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Professional Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e+-------------------------------------------------------+\n| Periods BB Pro         [Hide][Show][Sort][Set][Reset]|  \u0026lt;- Draggable title bar\n+-------------------------------------------------------+\n| TF   | SCORE  | BIAS          | CONSENSUS           |  \u0026lt;- Column headers\n+-------------------------------------------------------+\n| M1   | 78%    | BULLISH       |                     |\n| M5   | 88%    | STRONG BULL   |                     |\n| M15  | 65%    | BULLISH       |                     |\n| M30  | 50%    | NEUTRAL       |                     |\n| H1   | 45%    | NEUTRAL       |                     |\n| H4   | 32%    | BEARISH       |                     |\n| D1   | 28%    | BEARISH       |                     |\n| W1   | 65%    | BULLISH       |                     |\n| MN   | 82%    | STRONG BULL   |                     |\n+-------------------------------------------------------+\n| Ready: 9\/9 TFs | Last update: 2s ago                 |  \u0026lt;- Status\n| Sort: timeframe | Filter: all | Consensus: ^5\/9      |  \u0026lt;- Status\n+-------------------------------------------------------+\n\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettings Sub-Panel (opened with the \u003ccode\u003eSet\u003c\/code\u003e button)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMA Fast, EMA Slow, RSI Period, Bull Threshold, Bear Threshold, Strong Distance — each with \u003ccode\u003e[-]\u003c\/code\u003e \u003ccode\u003e[+]\u003c\/code\u003e preset cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 individual timeframe toggle buttons in one row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Changes button (rebuilds indicator handles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset Settings button (restores input defaults)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh interval control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave Position button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Trading Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Timeframe Alignment for Trade Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e Before entering any trade, check the scanner. If your intended direction agrees with the CONSENSUS across at least 4-5 timeframes, the odds are on your side. If the CONSENSUS is against you, or ties (\u003ccode\u003e-\u003c\/code\u003e), you may be trading against the dominant flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher Timeframe Filter for Lower Timeframe Signals\u003c\/strong\u003e Trading M5 or M15 setups? Look at H1, H4, and D1 in the scanner. If all three are BULLISH or STRONG BULL, take only long M5\/M15 setups. This single filter can transform a mediocre lower-timeframe system into a consistently profitable one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomentum Reversal Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e When a symbol transitions from \u003ccode\u003eSTRONG BEAR\u003c\/code\u003e on H1, to \u003ccode\u003eBEARISH\u003c\/code\u003e, then \u003ccode\u003eNEUTRAL\u003c\/code\u003e, then \u003ccode\u003eBULLISH\u003c\/code\u003e — you are watching a multi-timeframe momentum reversal build in real time. Combined with the CONSENSUS column, this catches turns before they become obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstitutional Flow Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e Large institutional positions play out across days and weeks. The D1 and W1 rows tell you where the smart money is committed. When those two agree in direction, and shorter timeframes align with them, you are trading with institutional flow, not against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-of-Day Scan\u003c\/strong\u003e At session close, glance at the scanner. If MN, W1, D1 are all STRONG BULL, tomorrow's bias is bullish. Plan your positions accordingly. If the higher timeframes are split, expect chop and reduce size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalping with Trend Context\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast scalpers can enable only M1, M5, and M15. The consensus across these three gives the immediate flow. Combine with the H1 as a \"control\" timeframe: only take longs when H1 is bullish, only take shorts when H1 is bearish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Input Parameter List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBias Calculation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMA fast period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMA slow period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRSI period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBullish score threshold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearish score threshold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong distance from 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeframes to Scan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, MN1 — each independently (all default ON)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow info panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel initial X \/ Y (px)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh interval (seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFont size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRow height (px)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground, header, text, accent (title)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTRONG BULL, BULL, NEUTRAL, BEAR, STRONG BEAR colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersistence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave state between MT5 restarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform\u003c\/strong\u003e: MetaTrader 5 (build 3815 or later)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chart-window custom indicator (no separate window)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU load\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal — refresh is timer-based (1-30 seconds), not tick-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard indicator footprint plus 3 handles per enabled timeframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo DLL dependencies\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure native MQL5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo external network requests\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully offline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile system access\u003c\/strong\u003e: state persistence file inside the MT5 sandbox only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/strong\u003e: all account types (real, demo, netting, hedging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbol support\u003c\/strong\u003e: universal — works on forex, futures, indices, metals, crypto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: all interface elements in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Periods BB Pro Over Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree MTF scanners have consistent limitations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-indicator logic\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually just EMA cross OR just RSI. Prone to false signals in choppy markets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixed timeframe list\u003c\/strong\u003e — cannot add or remove timeframes without editing code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic panel\u003c\/strong\u003e — no drag, no adjustable settings, no live tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo consensus indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e — you have to read every row and count in your head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sorting or filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e — the display is a fixed order that never highlights what matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e — every restart resets your configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncontrolled updates\u003c\/strong\u003e — recalculates on every tick, hogging CPU on active symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo state cleanup\u003c\/strong\u003e — indicator handles and chart objects leak between reloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriods BB Pro addresses every one of these limitations. The composite score combines three independent signals for robustness. The 9 individual toggles let you build any timeframe combination. The panel is fully draggable with live settings. The CONSENSUS column does the mental counting for you. Sort and filter modes surface exactly the timeframes that matter. Everything persists. Refresh is timer-based and configurable. Handles and objects are properly released on unload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupport and Updates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree lifetime updates\u003c\/strong\u003e via the MQL5 Market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsive support: contact via MQL5 profile messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug fixes prioritized within 48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature requests welcome — leave a comment on the product page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed change log with each release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the indicator generate trading signals?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Periods BB Pro is a bias scanner and analysis tool, not a trading signal generator. It tells you which direction each timeframe is leaning and how strong that lean is. You use this information to decide when to take trades from your own strategy, and in which direction, with the market's dominant flow instead of against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this in the Strategy Tester?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes, the indicator loads and displays correctly in the Strategy Tester Visual Mode. Since the panel updates via a timer and reads other timeframes via handles, results are consistent with live behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it work on all brokers?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes. The indicator uses only standard MQL5 functions (\u003ccode\u003eiMA\u003c\/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003eiRSI\u003c\/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003eiClose\u003c\/code\u003e) that work identically across all MetaTrader 5 brokers. It works on forex, gold, silver, indices, futures, and crypto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between BULLISH and STRONG BULLISH?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: BULLISH means the score is above the bull threshold (default 60) but below the \"strong\" level (default 70). STRONG BULLISH means the score is at or above 50 + the Strong Distance parameter (default 20, so \u0026gt;= 70). Both thresholds and the strong distance are user-configurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the CONSENSUS notation mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: The CONSENSUS shows how many timeframes agree on a direction, out of the total measured. \u003ccode\u003e^5\/9\u003c\/code\u003e means 5 of 9 timeframes are bullish. \u003ccode\u003ev6\/9\u003c\/code\u003e means 6 of 9 are bearish. A dash \u003ccode\u003e-\u003c\/code\u003e means bulls equal bears. 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